A cool find from an antique mall

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ChrisH821
ChrisH821 Posts: 7,147 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Semi-coin related. A pair of bronze eagle "book ends", the eagle's pose is similar to the 1932-98 quarter reverse.


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  • golden
    golden Posts: 10,535 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nice.

  • TomB
    TomB Posts: 23,189 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I like it!

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  • coinkat
    coinkat Posts: 24,542 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Have you looked for a foundry mark?

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  • ChrisH821
    ChrisH821 Posts: 7,147 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @coinkat said:
    Have you looked for a foundry mark?

    I have not tried separating the eagles from the bases but this is on the bottom of the base.

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  • TomB
    TomB Posts: 23,189 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    What might look like "Rev Diamond" on the bottom actually says "New Diamond".

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  • BLUEJAYWAY
    BLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,796 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No zip code on the bottom with the address. Zip started in 1963 so possibly made before then?

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  • DisneyFan
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    Ketcham & McDougall was a thimble, jewelry, and novelty manufacturer in Brooklyn, New York that operated from 1832 until at least 1932. They were one of the most well-known thimble makers in the United States.

  • ChrisH821
    ChrisH821 Posts: 7,147 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very interesting information. I had never seen these before finding a set in the shop. They aren't solid bronze, otherwise they'd be very heavy.
    A search for "New Diamond eagle bookends" shows there are several of these available out there, and also reasonably priced. Here's a set on ebay that have a darker marble base https://www.ebay.com/itm/267023425910

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  • 1630Boston
    1630Boston Posts: 14,157 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Ketcham & Mcdougall Inc
    This FacilityRoselandEssex CountyNew JerseyMore Facilities

    465 Eagle Rock Avenue
    Roseland NJ, 07068
    Essex County

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  • coinkat
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    I see the most probable manufacturing time frame as being around the time of the BiCentennial in 1976

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  • Namvet69
    Namvet69 Posts: 9,423 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nice, kissin cousins to the quarter. Peace Roy

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  • WinLoseWin
    WinLoseWin Posts: 1,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    My first impression was that it reminded me more of the eagle on the squared quarters privately issued in the 1980's.
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  • DisneyFan
    DisneyFan Posts: 2,965 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @ChrisH821 said:
    Very interesting information. I had never seen these before finding a set in the shop. They aren't solid bronze, otherwise they'd be very heavy.
    A search for "New Diamond eagle bookends" shows there are several of these available out there, and also reasonably priced. Here's a set on ebay that have a darker marble base https://www.ebay.com/itm/267023425910

    That ebay seller is probably wondering, "What the heck is going on with all this activity???"

  • Walkerfan
    Walkerfan Posts: 10,392 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very cool accoutrements!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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